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This lively, cosmopolitan port city is the gateway to Spain's ever-bustling Costa del Sol. With its Moorish architecture, superb climate and beautiful beaches, it's now one of the country's most popular seaside destinations. There's plenty in the way of history and culture too, and if you're after a bit of variety on your hols, the resorts of Torremolinos and Marbella are easily reached for a day. There's a wide range of accommodation, from budget self-catering apartments to big five-star hotels. Year-round temperatures are good but May, June and September are ideal if you want to avoid the crowds in the height of summer.

There are several beaches in and around the city. Playa Caleta, is clean, has good facilities and is a short walk from the town centre. The promenade behind it has lots of restaurants and bars if you fancy a snack. La Malagueta is just over one kilometre long and again it's a clean beach with good watersports, showers and plenty of sun loungers for hire. The promenade behind the beach is lovely for an evening stroll too.

Art lovers will be in heaven as Picasso was born here and his house, the Casa Natal de Picasso, is open to visitors. Also visit the new Picasso museum, a 16th- century palace which has a large collection of his works, donated by his daughter-in-law. The Museo de Bellas Artes has a good collection of Ribera, Zurbaran, Murillo and Alonso Cano. Also check out the Alcazaba, or fortress, and the Gibralfaro, an 8th-century Muslim castle as both are really spectacular.